YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1857


The first pharmacy was opened, which belonged to the Shakhnazarov. Construction began on a fountain in the town park.


OTHER

1933


The Opera and Ballet Theater launched with "Almast" opera, by Alexander Spendiarov.

1957


Bronze monuments of Hovhannes Tumanyan and Alexander Spendiarov (sculptors Ara Sarkisyan and Ghukas Chubaryan) were erected on the Opera Square.